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Alumroots (Heuchera)
The foliage of alumroots is pretty, no matter the species. Ranging in shape from scalloped to heart-shaped, the green to gray leaves are highlighted with silver or purple veining. An elegant backdrop to any garden, alumroots attract a variety of pollinators to keep your garden healthy.
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Attributes of Alumroots

Plant Height
40 cm
Spread
40 cm
Flower Size
2.5 cm
Leaf type
Evergreen
Ideal Temperature
5 - 35 ℃

Scientific Classification of Alumroots

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How to Grow and Care for Alumroots

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Alumroots, commonly referred to as Coral Bells, has a modest care profile. The Basic Care Needs for alumroots include partial to full shade, regular watering without over-saturation, well-draining soil, and cool temperatures. Some Common Challenges are fungal infections and pests such as weevils and aphids. Seasonal Considerations involve trimming old foliage in spring for reaffirmation. Protection from excessive winter moisture prevents root rot. Parrying hot summer temperatures by providing shade can prevent leaf scorch.
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Exploring the Alumroots Plants

8 most common species:
Heuchera sanguinea
Coral bells
Coral bells (Heuchera sanguinea) is a herbaceous perennial that will grow from 30 to 46 cm tall. It blooms from spring to summer with deep-red to pink bell-shaped flowers. Blossoms attract hummingbirds. Thrives in full sun to partial shade and needs consistently moist well-drained soil. Makes a nice ground cover and remains evergreen in warmer climates.
Heuchera villosa
Hairy alumroot
Hairy alumroot (Heuchera villosa) is a perennial evergreen that grows on cliff sides, boulders, and rocky areas throughout its native eastern United States. There are two distinct varieties of hairy alumroot that grow on opposite sides of the Appalachian mountains.
Heuchera micrantha
Crevice alumroot
Crevice alumroot (Heuchera micrantha) is a flowering plant native to North America. The appearance of crevice alumroot can be variable because there are many cultivated varieties and also wild strains. Crevice alumroot grows on rocky slopes and cliff sides, especially in California.
Heuchera parviflora
Littleflower alumroot
Littleflower alumroot (Heuchera parviflora) is a plant species native to the eastern United States. Littleflower alumroot grows best in the shade and often grows on cliffs. This species flowers in late summer.
Heuchera americana
American alumroot
American alumroot (Heuchera americana) is a small, rosette-shaped plant with that grows best in rich, moist wooded areas. The species' leaves are high in tannins, making it resistant to deer and other herbivores. It is also fairly drought tolerant and does well even in the shade. For these reasons, the plant is a popular ornamental groundcover species, particularly in the eastern and southern U.S.
Heuchera rubescens
Pink alumroot
Pink alumroot (Heuchera rubescens) is a perennial plant that will grow from 10 to 30 cm tall. Its attractive evergreen foliage looks like grape leaves. Bell-shaped flowers bloom from spring to summer and range in color from white to pink. Pink alumroot blossoms attract hummingbirds. This plant grows best in partial shade in dry rocky soils.
Heuchera richardsonii
Richardson's alumroot
Richardson's alumroot (Heuchera richardsonii) is a perennial evergreen plant species native to northwestern North America. This species is often planted for ornamental purposes. Its genus name comes from 18th century botanist and medicinal plant expert Johann Heinrich von Heucher.
Heuchera cylindrica
Roundleaf alumroot
Roundleaf alumroot(Heuchera cylindrica) has ornamental appeal for its attractive leaves and creamy-yellow flowers. Since it has a spreading nature this is a good plant to use as ground cover, especially under partial shade in hotter climates. This plant attracts hummingbirds. The plant's genus name honors German botanist Johann Heinrich von Heucher (1677-1747).

All Species of Alumroots

Coral bells
Heuchera sanguinea
Coral bells
Coral bells (Heuchera sanguinea) is a herbaceous perennial that will grow from 30 to 46 cm tall. It blooms from spring to summer with deep-red to pink bell-shaped flowers. Blossoms attract hummingbirds. Thrives in full sun to partial shade and needs consistently moist well-drained soil. Makes a nice ground cover and remains evergreen in warmer climates.
Hairy alumroot
Heuchera villosa
Hairy alumroot
Hairy alumroot (Heuchera villosa) is a perennial evergreen that grows on cliff sides, boulders, and rocky areas throughout its native eastern United States. There are two distinct varieties of hairy alumroot that grow on opposite sides of the Appalachian mountains.
Crevice alumroot
Heuchera micrantha
Crevice alumroot
Crevice alumroot (Heuchera micrantha) is a flowering plant native to North America. The appearance of crevice alumroot can be variable because there are many cultivated varieties and also wild strains. Crevice alumroot grows on rocky slopes and cliff sides, especially in California.
Littleflower alumroot
Heuchera parviflora
Littleflower alumroot
Littleflower alumroot (Heuchera parviflora) is a plant species native to the eastern United States. Littleflower alumroot grows best in the shade and often grows on cliffs. This species flowers in late summer.
American alumroot
Heuchera americana
American alumroot
American alumroot (Heuchera americana) is a small, rosette-shaped plant with that grows best in rich, moist wooded areas. The species' leaves are high in tannins, making it resistant to deer and other herbivores. It is also fairly drought tolerant and does well even in the shade. For these reasons, the plant is a popular ornamental groundcover species, particularly in the eastern and southern U.S.
Pink alumroot
Heuchera rubescens
Pink alumroot
Pink alumroot (Heuchera rubescens) is a perennial plant that will grow from 10 to 30 cm tall. Its attractive evergreen foliage looks like grape leaves. Bell-shaped flowers bloom from spring to summer and range in color from white to pink. Pink alumroot blossoms attract hummingbirds. This plant grows best in partial shade in dry rocky soils.
Richardson's alumroot
Heuchera richardsonii
Richardson's alumroot
Richardson's alumroot (Heuchera richardsonii) is a perennial evergreen plant species native to northwestern North America. This species is often planted for ornamental purposes. Its genus name comes from 18th century botanist and medicinal plant expert Johann Heinrich von Heucher.
Roundleaf alumroot
Heuchera cylindrica
Roundleaf alumroot
Roundleaf alumroot(Heuchera cylindrica) has ornamental appeal for its attractive leaves and creamy-yellow flowers. Since it has a spreading nature this is a good plant to use as ground cover, especially under partial shade in hotter climates. This plant attracts hummingbirds. The plant's genus name honors German botanist Johann Heinrich von Heucher (1677-1747).
Jill of the rocks
Heuchera maxima
Jill of the rocks
Heuchera maxima is a rhizomatous perennial herb growing a broad patch of large, rounded, multilobed green leaves with long petioles and a fringe of hairs along the edges. It grows 30 to 91 cm in height. It produces an erect inflorescence up to 60 cm tall, with many clusters of hairy, glandular flowers.
Coral bells 'Galaxy'
Heuchera × villosa 'Galaxy'
Coral bells 'Galaxy'
Coral bells 'Galaxy' is a vibrant perennial with a mounded habit, showcasing vivid, star-like red and silver splotched leaves. Its textured foliage offers a distinctive presence in shade gardens. In late summer, airy panicles of small, bell-shaped pink flowers rise above the foliage, attracting butterflies while withstanding heat and humidity with grace.
Coral bells 'Champagne'
Heuchera 'Champagne'
Coral bells 'Champagne'
Coral bells 'Champagne' is aptly named for the color of its leaves. Its leaves are rose pink when they emerge and mature into champagne gold. This plant flowers throughout the season, producing blooms that are light peach with maroon stems.
Coral bells 'Georgia Peach'
Heuchera 'Georgia Peach'
Coral bells 'Georgia Peach'
Coral bells 'Georgia Peach' is characterized by large and very showy foliage that changes color throughout the season. It was introduced by Janet Egger, and parentage includes H. villosa, H. micrantha, and H. americana. The leaves start out as peach-orange and become intensely rosy in the summer before turning to darker rose-purple in the autumn. Coral bells 'Georgia Peach' was bred to be heat and humidity tolerant, and its name signifies the fact that it remains colorful and evergreen in southern climates.
Coral bells 'Paprika'
Heuchera 'Paprika'
Coral bells 'Paprika'
Coral bells 'Paprika' is a vibrant perennial cherished for its dynamic foliage, with leaves that mature from a spicy orange to an earthy green. Its robust nature allows it to thrive in a range of conditions, often forming lush ground cover in partially shaded gardens. In spring, petite, bell-shaped flowers rise on slender stalks, creating a delicate contrast against its fiery leaves.
Coral bells 'Peach Flambe'
Heuchera 'Peach Flambe'
Coral bells 'Peach Flambe'
Throughout the seasons, the coral bells 'Peach Flambe' will change between peach, red, and purple leaves, offering gardens seasonal interest. It was named after its bright, peachy-red tones that intensify throughout the season. Disease- and pest-free, easy to grow, and compact, the coral bells 'Peach Flambe' can be planted in gardens or containers.
Coral bells 'Autumn Leaves'
Heuchera 'Autumn Leaves'
Coral bells 'Autumn Leaves'
Coral bells 'Autumn Leaves' is a stunning variety of Heuchera bred for humidity and heat tolerance. It offers rounded leaves that change colors through the seasons, emerging red, deepening to taupe, and ending in fall as ruby-red. This cultivar requires minimal maintenance and performs best in part-shade. It's ideal for zen and Asian gardens, and a great way to add autumnal colors to rustic-themed table décor.
Coral bells 'Delta Dawn'
Heuchera 'Delta Dawn'
Coral bells 'Delta Dawn'
Coral bells 'Delta Dawn' boasts a vibrant tapestry of foliage, with leaves that unfurl in shades of red and gold, maturing to a deep green with distinct red veins. This perennial thrives in dappled shade, where its color contrast embellishes the garden throughout the seasons. The plant's resilience and changing hues reflect an adaption to varying light conditions, providing year-round visual interest.
Coral bells 'Red Spangles'
Heuchera × brizoides 'Red Spangles'
Coral bells 'Red Spangles'
Coral bells 'Red Spangles' an evergreen coral bell that stands out from its parent plant because of the bright red flowers for which it is named. This small hybrid grows to a height of up to 50 centimeters, which makes it ideal for beds and borders, and its dense, clump-forming characteristics also make it a great ground cover plant.
Crevice alumroot 'Palace Purple'
Heuchera micrantha var. diversifolia 'Palace Purple'
Crevice alumroot 'Palace Purple'
Crevice alumroot 'Palace Purple' is a perennial evergreen named for its fabulous foliage. Like the parent plant, it has green-purple leaves. However, crevice alumroot 'Palace Purple''s foliage is renowned for looking shiny and metallic, where the parent plant's foliage is not. The creamy-white flowers are attractive, but this prized garden plant is most popular for its striking leaves.
Coral bells 'Southern Comfort'
Heuchera 'Southern Comfort'
Coral bells 'Southern Comfort'
Coral bells 'Southern Comfort' has large leaves that bend toward the tip. These leaves change in color, growing in as a peach shade that fades to pale orange over time. This cultivar is a hybrid between Heuchera 'Sparkling Burgundy' and Heuchera villosa. It is a parent to Heuchera 'Electric Lime'.
Coral bells 'Sweet Tart'
Heuchera 'Sweet Tart'
Coral bells 'Sweet Tart'
The blooms are what make coral bells 'Sweet Tart' truly special. It has tall stems protruding from light green foliage and topped with little clusters of bell-shaped, hot pink flowers. Coral bells 'Sweet Tart' is a Heuchera (Coral bells) cultivar that differs from the plant it's derived from in the coloration of its blooms. The ancestral plant sports white instead of pink.
Coral bells 'Peach Crisp'
Heuchera hybrid 'Peach Crisp'
Coral bells 'Peach Crisp'
Whereas most varieties of coral bell range in color from claret to dark purple, the coral bells 'Peach Crisp' has bright peach-colored leaves. Contrasting with most garden plants, this striking leaf color is what makes it a standout cultivar (along with its attractive off-white flowers bloom in late spring). This plant is a product of Terra Nova nurseries, Oregon.
Hairy alumroot 'Caramel'
Heuchera villosa 'Caramel'
Hairy alumroot 'Caramel'
Hairy alumroot 'Caramel' is a vigourous growing herb with unusual fuzzy leaves that are a salmon-red or caramel-orange color. It is a cultivar of Hairy alumroot, named for its caramel-colored foliage. Gardeners choose this plant for its unsurpassed longevity. It can withstand prolonged heat and humidity and is also deer resistant.
Coral bells 'Red Lightning'
Heuchera × villosa 'Red Lightning'
Coral bells 'Red Lightning'
Coral bells 'Red Lightning' is a striking perennial with electrifying red and yellow-veined foliage, which creates a vivid contrast in shade gardens. The large heart-shaped leaves are a bold accent, and in summer, airy sprays of small bell-shaped flowers rise above the foliage. Coral bells 'Red Lightning''s robust nature allows it to thrive in a variety of conditions, tolerating both dry spells and humidity.
Coral bells 'Sugar Plum'
Heuchera × villosa 'Sugar Plum'
Coral bells 'Sugar Plum'
Coral bells 'Sugar Plum' is a perennial with a robust, mounding habit, showcasing rounded, lobed leaves with a rich, plum-purple hue. Sprays of delicate, bell-shaped flowers bloom in soft pink above the foliage in late spring to early summer, attracting pollinators. Thriving in partially shaded gardens, coral bells 'Sugar Plum''s vibrant foliage provides lasting interest, adapting well to woodland settings.
Coral bells 'Chocolate Ruffles'
Heuchera 'Chocolate Ruffles'
Coral bells 'Chocolate Ruffles'
These deeply colored and ruffled leaves atop burgundy stems are stunningly unique among coral bells. Coral bells 'Chocolate Ruffles' was first cultivated as a coral bell hybrid and named for its rich, chocolate-colored foliage and shape. Coral bells 'Chocolate Ruffles' is one of the most popular Heuchera varieties for its outstanding coloration, attractive growth habit, and strong, hardy nature.
Coral bells 'Forever Purple'
Heuchera 'Forever Purple'
Coral bells 'Forever Purple'
Coral bells 'Forever Purple' is a cultivar of coral bells, also known as alum root, coral flower or heuchera. This cultivar was bred and named for its deep purple foliage, which contrasts with tiny pink flowers on stems that bloom in summer. The plant is practically pest and disease free, enjoys shady gardens or full sun, and is very low maintenance.
American alumroot 'Green Spice'
Heuchera americana 'Green Spice'
American alumroot 'Green Spice'
American alumroot 'Green Spice' is a cultivar of the plant often colloquially known as Coral Bells. This variant is so-named for its charming silver and green variegated leaves, which in fall turn shades of pink, orange and pumpkin. In late spring and early summer, this much-loved decorative plant blooms tiny white flowers on long stems.
Hairy alumroot 'Citronelle'
Heuchera villosa 'Citronelle'
Hairy alumroot 'Citronelle'
Hairy alumroot 'Citronelle' deserves its name since its leaves are a bold, almost lurid shade of lime green. This is an impressive feat of hybridization since the parent plant has rather drab green leaves. The flowers are white, in contrast to the red flowers typical of the parent. This eye-catching low-growing plant makes for excellent ground cover.
Coral bells 'Scintillation'
Heuchera × brizoides 'Scintillation'
Coral bells 'Scintillation'
Coral bells 'Scintillation' is an evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial which combines traits of both its parents, coral bells (with beautiful flowers) and American alumroot (which has decorative leaves). It is often used in borders and beds where it provides both ground cover with its foliage and vertical interest in its long flower panicles.
Coral bells 'Glitter'
Heuchera 'Glitter'
Coral bells 'Glitter'
Coral bells 'Glitter' is aptly named, as it has bright silver leaves with dark, contrasting veins. This cultivar was produced as a hybrid of Heuchera 'Tango'. It is popular with gardeners due to its attractive foliage and flowers, deer resistance, pollinator attraction, and long blooming season.
Coral bells 'Marmalade'
Heuchera 'Marmalade'
Coral bells 'Marmalade'
True to its name, coral bells 'Marmalade' has amber foliage and rust-colored flowers. Gardeners find it sturdy and resilient, and its leaves have eye-catching hot-pink undersides. This cultivar is a hybrid between Heuchera ‘Amber Waves’ and Heuchera ‘Huntsman’.
Coral bells 'Paris'
Heuchera 'Paris'
Coral bells 'Paris'
Coral bells 'Paris' is a variety of Heuchera known for its silvery lobed leaves and lovely bell-shaped flowers. This Heuchera cultivar is a creation of Terra Nova Nurseries. Plant in partial shade in rich, well-draining soil. It makes a showy display in beds, borders, and rock gardens and also works great as an edging for walkways and garden paths.
Coral bells 'Silver Scrolls'
Heuchera 'Silver Scrolls'
Coral bells 'Silver Scrolls'
The intensely silver scroll-like leaves of coral bells 'Silver Scrolls' are an arresting sight that makes this hybrid stand out from other coral bells. These leaves rise from deep red stems that make a great contrast to the greens typical of many ornamental gardens. As a small hybrid, coral bells 'Silver Scrolls' makes a great choice for the front of beds and borders.
Coral bells 'Blondie'
Heuchera hybrid 'Blondie'
Coral bells 'Blondie'
Coral bells 'Blondie' is a very small and dainty cultivar of the plant often colloquially known as Coral Bells. This variant has caramel foliage which contrasts with yellow flowers. In late spring and early summer, the flowers bloom in an impressive profusion, which is a key feature of this variant.
Coral bells 'Wildberry'
Heuchera 'Wildberry'
Coral bells 'Wildberry'
Coral bells 'Wildberry' is a spectacular cultivar, famous for the intense purple color of its leaves. The large and glossy leaves, carried on dark stems, feature almost black veining. Extra interest is provided during the blooming season when tiny white flowers with pink calyxes emerge above the purple foliage.
Coral bells 'Silver Gumdrop'
Heuchera 'Silver Gumdrop'
Coral bells 'Silver Gumdrop'
Endlessly captivating, coral bells 'Silver Gumdrop' paints an ebonite garden canvas with their shimmering leaves that glisten like silver. Guest stars in any garden, these perennials bloom radiant rosettes and dainty pink flowers from spring to summer, creating an alluring habitat for butterflies. Despite their glossy grandeur, they're unexpected heroes in erosion control, brilliantly holding back soil with their dense roots.
Coral bells 'Georgia Plum'
Heuchera 'Georgia Plum'
Coral bells 'Georgia Plum'
Coral bells 'Georgia Plum' adorns gardens with its vibrant foliage and dainty flowers. The leaves exude a shimmering plum-purple hue, often with silver overtones, hinting at its adaptability to both sun and partial shade. In spring, delicate bell-shaped flowers emerge, contributing soft white to pink whispers above the colorful mounds, attracting pollinators and bringing life to coral bells 'Georgia Plum''s environment.
Coral bells 'Wild Rose'
Heuchera 'Wild Rose'
Coral bells 'Wild Rose'
Coral bells 'Wild Rose' is a new breed of Heuchera with leaf blades of rose-purple and dark mahogany around the veins. It offers masses of rosy-pink flowers that bloom in mid summer. Coral bells plants are salt-tolerant, making them ideal for coastal gardens. They also attract butterflies and hummingbirds into your living space.
Coral bells 'Midnight Rose'
Heuchera 'Midnight Rose'
Coral bells 'Midnight Rose'
Coral bells 'Midnight Rose' is an award-winning cultivar characterized by glossy, very dark purple leaves with pink spots. As the season progresses, the pink spots turn larger and brighter, becoming nearly cream in the end. Coral bells 'Midnight Rose' was first discovered at Behnke Nursery in Maryland as a sport of Heuchera 'Obsidian'. Its name reflects its dark hues.
Coral bells 'Fire Chief'
Heuchera 'Fire Chief'
Coral bells 'Fire Chief'
Coral bells 'Fire Chief' is a treasured variety due to its brilliant wine-red foliage, continuous blooms, and tolerance to a variety of heat and humidity conditions. Its name is a reference to its vibrantly colored leaves. It was cultivated as a hybrid between two proprietary unreleased plants.
Crevice alumroot 'Obsidian'
Heuchera micrantha 'Obsidian'
Crevice alumroot 'Obsidian'
Crevice alumroot 'Obsidian' offers racemes of small creamy-white flowers set among evergreen foliage that emerges as red-black and deepens to a dark black as it gets older. This is a cultivar of Crevice alumroot. The name comes from the semi-precious gemstone Obsidian which is formed from volcanic glass and is a jet-black color. Gardeners choose this cultivar for its dramatic impact in borders and beds.
Coral bells 'Venus'
Heuchera 'Venus'
Coral bells 'Venus'
When it comes to coral bells 'Venus', it's the variegated, prominently veined foliage of silvery-gray and green that steal the show. Although this plant's parents remain elusive, we know it's a Coral bells cultivar and a popular one at that. It differs from its ancestral plant, the original Coral bells, in its unique variegation.
Gooseberry-leaf alumroot
Heuchera grossulariifolia
Gooseberry-leaf alumroot
Gooseberry-leaf alumroot is characterized by its rounded, lobed leaves that echo the shape of gooseberries, with delicate bell-shaped flowers that hint at its woodland origins. The foliage often displays a remarkable range of colors, mirroring the mineral-rich soils it thrives in. This mounding perennial adapts to varying light conditions, flourishing in dappled shade that mimics its natural understory habitat.
Seaside alumroot
Heuchera pilosissima
Seaside alumroot
Seaside alumroot is a herbaceous perennial with a mounding habit, known for its highly textured, ruffled leaves that often bear a silvery sheen. The foliage provides a backdrop for delicate bell-shaped flowers on slender stems, attracting pollinators. Thriving in part shade and well-drained soil, its resilience makes it a favorite in woodland gardens.
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The foliage of alumroots is pretty, no matter the species. Ranging in shape from scalloped to heart-shaped, the green to gray leaves are highlighted with silver or purple veining. An elegant backdrop to any garden, alumroots attract a variety of pollinators to keep your garden healthy.
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Key Facts About Alumroots

Attributes of Alumroots

Plant Height
40 cm
Spread
40 cm
Flower Size
2.5 cm
Leaf type
Evergreen
Ideal Temperature
5 - 35 ℃

Scientific Classification of Alumroots

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Distribution of Alumroots

Distribution Map of Alumroots

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Cultivated
Invasive
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No species reported
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How to Grow and Care for Alumroots

Alumroots, commonly referred to as Coral Bells, has a modest care profile. The Basic Care Needs for alumroots include partial to full shade, regular watering without over-saturation, well-draining soil, and cool temperatures. Some Common Challenges are fungal infections and pests such as weevils and aphids. Seasonal Considerations involve trimming old foliage in spring for reaffirmation. Protection from excessive winter moisture prevents root rot. Parrying hot summer temperatures by providing shade can prevent leaf scorch.
More Info About Caring for Alumroots
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Exploring the Alumroots Plants

8 most common species:
Heuchera sanguinea
Coral bells
Coral bells (Heuchera sanguinea) is a herbaceous perennial that will grow from 30 to 46 cm tall. It blooms from spring to summer with deep-red to pink bell-shaped flowers. Blossoms attract hummingbirds. Thrives in full sun to partial shade and needs consistently moist well-drained soil. Makes a nice ground cover and remains evergreen in warmer climates.
Heuchera villosa
Hairy alumroot
Hairy alumroot (Heuchera villosa) is a perennial evergreen that grows on cliff sides, boulders, and rocky areas throughout its native eastern United States. There are two distinct varieties of hairy alumroot that grow on opposite sides of the Appalachian mountains.
Heuchera micrantha
Crevice alumroot
Crevice alumroot (Heuchera micrantha) is a flowering plant native to North America. The appearance of crevice alumroot can be variable because there are many cultivated varieties and also wild strains. Crevice alumroot grows on rocky slopes and cliff sides, especially in California.
Heuchera parviflora
Littleflower alumroot
Littleflower alumroot (Heuchera parviflora) is a plant species native to the eastern United States. Littleflower alumroot grows best in the shade and often grows on cliffs. This species flowers in late summer.
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Dracaena
Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Ficus
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Rubus
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Acer
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Solanum
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Rosa
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Quercus
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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